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Recently selected as a 2014 Super Lawyers "Rising Star," Ryan is an accomplished... more

Recently selected as a 2014 Super Lawyers "Rising Star," Ryan is an accomplished Washington, D.C. attorney, who represents businesses and individuals in complex litigation, including commercial disputes and serious personal injury cases. Ryan advises businesses and individuals on commercial and contractual matters. Ryan graduated from Harvard Law School and later studied international arbi...view profile

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Frances M. Phares is of counsel to Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman, where she... more

Frances M. Phares is of counsel to Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman, where she focuses her practice on personal injury and wrongful death litigation stemming from major transportation accidents and pharmaceutical drug product liability cases across the nation. Among her notable achievements is the work she did, alongside other Baum Hedlund attorneys, to eliminate laws protecting tobacco compan...view profile

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A personal injury lawyer works with clients who have suffered a physical or emotional injury, usually by accident or mistake. They cover cases such as car accidents, botched surgery, and harassment. Personal injury attorneys know how the insurance claim process works, they know what evidence to gather, and they know how to calculate and present a claim for damages. Many personal injury attorneys take cases on a contingency basis, which means they receive an agreed-upon percentage of the payment you receive, also called the personal injury settlement. If you don't recover any money, they don't get paid their fee. Personal injury lawyers also know how to defend you if someone thinks an injury is your fault.